Newscast Director

Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

WSBT -is looking for a Director for our Newscast. Responsibilities:

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Ross Overdrive Automation System
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution Requirements:
  • Must be able to direct -
  • Knowledge of Ross Overdrive or equivalent automated systems - helpful -
  • Possess a working knowledge of NRCS (Preferably, ENPS) , video servers, graphic playout systems (Preferably, Ross Carbonite), video routers, switchers, robotic cameras, and wireless lavalier microphones
  • Stage manager experience is a plus
  • A strong sense of newscast structure, significant hands-on experience operating in a computer assisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to easily adapt to breaking news situations
  • Live directing and/or switching experience and knowledge of switcher concepts is helpful
  • Knowledge of production standards and equipment
  • Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
  • Typing and good spelling skills necessary
  • Ability to read and write, college degree preferred
  • Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk. - Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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